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Job Title: MRI Aide

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: MRI

Req #: 0000220967

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.22 - $20.40 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The MRI Aide will be fully trained in Level 2 MRI safety so that he/she can effectively screen patients, and other individuals, before entering Zones 3 and 4 of the MRI suite.

The MRI Aide will assist the technologist with patient flow, both inpatient and outpatient, and may be asked to transport patients to and from the MRI department. The MRI Aide will also assist with tasks when obtaining clearance for patients with medical implants, and with other department functions to better streamline daily operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Prior healthcare experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
• Part-Time (PT)

Essential Functions:

• Becomes trained and familiar with all aspects of MRI safety and achieves a level 2 designation
• Assists with optimizing patient flow between exams by moving patients, placing patients on stretchers and exam table, performing safety screenings, scanning individuals with metal detector, advising patients of wait times and giving instructions, and following other general operational instructions given by technologists
• Retrieves and stocks supplies within the MRI department
• Replenishes linens and gowns for use in MRI
• Transport the patient by bed, stretcher, or wheelchair when needed
• Uses only MRI compatible transport equipment when entering Zone 4
• Scans forms and other paperwork into Epic
• Assists with making phone calls, sending faxes, and retrieving information related to clearing patients with MRI conditional implants and coordinating the exam with the appropriate personnel
• Place phone calls to coordinate care with anesthesia, critical care nurses and/or pacemaker vendors

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.